Buyer or Seller?

[tzill]

Just start rebuilding and trade everyone

Yeah, that's not going to happen homie.

 

[LHG]

 

[Stokes1931]

The Yamamoto bidding is set to intensify. When will he make his decision?

We're keeping track of all the latest free agent and trade rumors.

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July 30: Giants listening to offers on 'pretty much anyone'
The Giants are listening to trade offers for their veteran players, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. That group includes "pretty much anyone" outside of starting pitcher Logan Webb, per MLB Network insider Joel Sherman.

This follows a report earlier Saturday from MLB.com's Mark Feinsand, who was told by a rival team executive that the belief is the Giants are "ready to sell" after losing eight of their past nine games.
San Francisco is four games out of a playoff spot entering Saturday. Left-handed pitcher Carlos Rodón, outfielder Joc Pederson and infielder Wilmer Flores would be its most likely trade candidates. Pederson and Flores are on expiring deals, and Rodón can opt out of the final year remaining on his two-year contract this offseason. Conversely, Webb is under club control through 2025.

Rodón in particular could be a valuable trade asset considering the haul the Reds got for starting pitcher Luis Castillo from the Mariners on Friday night, albeit with an extra year of control on Castillo.
Pederson, meanwhile, could be a target for the Braves, who are looking for outfield help, according to Feinsand. The 30-year-old won a World Series title with Atlanta last year after joining the club two weeks before the Trade Deadline.

 

[SF11704]

I can see them listening to any and all offers. For me rhe most interesting is Webb. Great pitcher but doesn't have a real window of opportunity with the club unless they decide to go all in and purchase a ton of playerss. He would bring quite a bit in return.

 

[calsnowskier]

I can see them listening to any and all offers. For me rhe most interesting is Webb. Great pitcher but doesn't have a real window of opportunity with the club unless they decide to go all in and purchase a ton of playerss. He would bring quite a bit in return.

Latest reports have him being the only untouchable. If it takes us 2 years to be competitive again (‘24), he will be the anchor to the staff (as he is now). No need to deal him.

 

[tzill]

I can see them listening to any and all offers. For me rhe most interesting is Webb. Great pitcher but doesn't have a real window of opportunity with the club unless they decide to go all in and purchase a ton of playerss. He would bring quite a bit in return.

Dude, unless you're thinking he's near the end of his career, you're just wrong here.

 

[msgkings322]

Rodon scheduled to pitch today (in primetime no less) so if he is pulled he's traded. But if not, I guess there's a couple more days.

 

[SF11704]

Dude, unless you're thinking he's near the end of his career, you're just wrong here.

The window ii'm talking about is the team's ... not Webb. He has many more good years left ... the question is ... can we rebuild fast enough to take advantage of all those years.

IMHO ... he is a fantastic trading chip at the moment. It just depends on how long it takes management to develop a top tier contending team.

 

[LHG]

I can see them listening to any and all offers. For me rhe most interesting is Webb. Great pitcher but doesn't have a real window of opportunity with the club unless they decide to go all in and purchase a ton of playerss. He would bring quite a bit in return.

Yes, Webb would get quit the haul in return but I don't want that to happen. I'm not looking for a complete sell of. Just want to see them get something in return for the guys hitting the free agent market this season and next season. This year is looking like a lost cause. Get something in return for some players who probably will be gone anyway.

 

[tzill]

Yanks talking to Gs about Rodon.

Volpe and Waldichuk and we have a deal, says me.

 

[calsnowskier]

Yanks talking to Gs about Rodon.

Volpe and Waldichuk and we have a deal, says me.

Not familiar in any way with their system, but Volpe MIGHT be gettable for Rodon. That would be a real coup if we could get him. Waldichuk looks solid as well, and we could probably get an additional piece or two if he is the centerpiece. No way we get both, but I certainly hope you are right. I would be very happy with that return.

 

[tzill]

From Jon Morosi:

The SFGiants are in a buy-and-sell mode. They could move Rodon, Pederson, or Belt to fortify their farm system while also pursuing controllable MLB talent.

I do not expect the Giants to trade for Juan Soto, but he would fill the role they envisioned for Harper.

 

[Stokes1931]

Not familiar in any way with their system, but Volpe MIGHT be gettable for Rodon. That would be a real coup if we could get him. Waldichuk looks solid as well, and we could probably get an additional piece or two if he is the centerpiece. No way we get both, but I certainly hope you are right. I would be very happy with that return.

Per MLB, Volpe is the Yankees' #1, and Waldichuk is #5. It would be a coup to get both.

On the MILB site, it lists Volpe as a 2b, but of his 230 games in the minors, he's been at short for 200 of them, and 2b for only 2. (DH 23, 3b 3)

 

[calsnowskier]

Per MLB, Volpe is the Yankees' #1, and Waldichuk is #5. It would be a coup to get both.

On the MILB site, it lists Volpe as a 2b, but of his 230 games in the minors, he's been at short for 200 of them, and 2b for only 2. (DH 23, 3b 3)

It is hard to stick at short.

 

[LHG]

Meanwhile, San Diego just landed Josh Hader from the Brewers.

Brewers Trade Josh Hader To Padres

In a deadline blockbuster, the Brewers traded Josh Hader to the Padres for two relievers and two top prospects. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

 

[calsnowskier]

Meanwhile, San Diego just landed Josh Hader from the Brewers.

Brewers Trade Josh Hader To Padres

In a deadline blockbuster, the Brewers traded Josh Hader to the Padres for two relievers and two top prospects. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.

www.mlbtraderumors.com

This makes no sense for the Crew. Why would they deal the best closer in the game when they are in first, without a healthy cushion?

 

[LHG]

This makes no sense for the Crew. Why would they deal the best closer in the game when they are in first, without a healthy cushion?

Guess they felt it was the right time to get some prospects for him and get a closer in return. Trying to balance present with future?

 

[calsnowskier]

Guess they felt it was the right time to get some prospects for him and get a closer in return. Trying to balance present with future?

If I were a player on that team, I would be PISSED. I can’t wait for Rogers to blow a critical save.

 

[LHG]

If I were a player on that team, I would be PISSED. I can’t wait for Rogers to blow a critical save.

I wouldn't be surprised if they make Rogers their set up guy and move Devin Williams into the closer's role.

 

[calsnowskier]

I wouldn't be surprised if they make Rogers their set up guy and move Devin Williams into the closer's role.

Good point.

But still, in the playoffs, having TWO shut down bully arms could be the difference between a parade and a tee time.